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Cryptographic Module Validation Program CMVP

Certificate #4549

Details

Module Name
Cisco Catalyst Embedded Wireless Controller on C9100 Series Access Points
Standard
FIPS 140-2
Status
Active
Sunset Date
9/21/2026
Overall Level
2
Caveat
When installed, initialized and configured as specified in the Section 3 of Security Policy. When operated in FIPS mode. The tamper evident seals installed as indicated in the Security Policy. This module contains the embedded module ACT2Lite validated to FIPS 140-2 under Cert. #3637 operating in FIPS mode.
Security Level Exceptions
  • Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 3
  • Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Module Type
Hardware
Embodiment
Multi-Chip Stand Alone
Description
The Cisco Catalyst Embedded Wireless Controller on C9100 Series Access Points is the next-generation Wi-Fi solution, combining the most advanced controller - the Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers - with the latest Wi-Fi 6 access points - the Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points - creating a best-in-class wireless experience for your evolving and growing organization.
Tested Configuration(s)
  • N/A
Approved Algorithms
AES Certs. #A877 and #A1462
CKG vendor affirmed
CVL Certs. #A877 and #A1462
DRBG Certs. #A877 and #A1462
ECDSA Certs. #A877 and #A1462
HMAC Certs. #A877 and #A1462
KAS KAS-SSC Certs. #A877 and #A1462, CVL Certs. #A877 and #A1462
KAS-SSC Certs. #A877 and #A1462; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength
KTS AES Cert. #A877 and HMAC Cert. #A877; key establishment methodology provides between 128 and 256 bits of encryption strength
KTS AES Cert. #A1462 and HMAC Cert. #A1462; key establishment methodology provides between 128 and 256 bits of encryption strength
RSA Certs. #A877 and #A1462
SHS Certs. #A877 and #A1462
Triple-DES Cert. #A1462
Allowed Algorithms
NDRNG; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 or 128 bits of encryption strength)
Hardware Versions
9115AXI with one FIPS Kit: AIR-AP-FIPSKIT=, 9115AXE with one FIPS Kit: AIR-AP-FIPSKIT=, 9120AXI with one FIPS Kit: AIR-AP-FIPSKIT=, 9120AXE with one FIPS Kit: AIR-AP-FIPSKIT=, 9120AXP with one FIPS Kit: AIR-AP-FIPSKIT=, 9130AXI with one FIPS Kit: AIR-AP-FIPSKIT=, 9130AXE with one FIPS Kit: AIR-AP-FIPSKIT=;
Firmware Versions
IOS-XE 17.3

Vendor

Cisco Systems, Inc.
170 West Tasman Dr.
San Jose, CA 95134
USA

Global Certification Team
certteam@cisco.com

Validation History

Date Type Lab
7/11/2023 Initial ACUMEN SECURITY, LLC